Ingredients
2 cups diced peeled potatoes2 cups water1/2 cup sliced carrot1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham1 cup frozen peas
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrot and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture. Add ham and peas; heat through.
